Shutterstock-Getty Images merger to terminate July 6 after UK regulator demands editorial sale

Filed July 1, 2026 · Period ending June 30, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Getty Images board voted to terminate the merger agreement after July 6, 2026, rather than sell Shutterstock's editorial business as required by UK Competition and Markets Authority for regulatory clearance.

  Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure verify on EDGAR →
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  UK regulator conditioned merger approval on divesting Shutterstock's editorial business; Getty Images chose not to pursue the required divestiture, making the deal impossible to complete.

  Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure verify on EDGAR →
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  CEO Paul Hennessy emphasized Shutterstock's strong standalone position with strong cash, modest leverage, and robust free cash flow to fund investments in products, customers, and employees.

  Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure verify on EDGAR →